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There are 7 ways to get from Richmond to Bethesda by bus (Greyhound, Flixbus), train (Amtrak), car, plane, subway, bus (Amtrak), bus (Flixbus), or train

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Washington Union Stationbus bus Greyhound US0670 / ...
    2h 15m
    $18–34

  2. Train (Amtrak)

    1. Take the train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Stationtrain train Northeast Regional
    3h 24m
    $38–79

  3. Drive 111.7 mi

    1. Drive from Richmond to Bethesdacar car 111.7 mi
    2h 5m
    $21–30

  4. Fly to Washington Dulles International Airport, subway

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)plane plane RIC - IAD
    2. Take the subway from Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platform to Farragut West, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 1 Platformsubway subway
    3h 51m
    $44–336

  5. Bus via GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station

    1. Take the bus from GRTC Bus Stop at Main St Station to Washington Union Stationbus bus Capitol Connector
    2h 45m
    $38–53

  6. Bus #2 (Flixbus)

    1. Take the bus from Richmond to Bethesdabus bus FlixBus 2605
    2h 50m
    $18–30

  7. Fly to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, train, subway

    1. Fly from Richmond International Airport (RIC) to Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI)plane plane RIC - BWI
    2. Take the train from BWI Thurgood Marshall to Washington Union Stationtrain train
    3. Take the subway from Union Station, Red Line Center Platform to Bethesda, Red Line Center Platformsubway subway
    4h 10m
    $54–945

Richmond to Bethesda by bus and subway

Calendar109Weekly Services
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 117.1 mi
  • Duration: 2h 15m

What companies run services between Richmond, VA, USA and Bethesda, MD, USA?

Greyhound USA operates a bus from Richmond to Washington Union Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost $16–35 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Flixbus USA also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, Amtrak operates a train from Richmond Main Street Amtrak Station to Washington Union Station twice daily. Tickets cost $35–80 and the journey takes 2h 59m.

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